Category Archives: Contests

A Humble Mass

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Greg Scheer

A while back NPM (National Pastoral Musicians) held a contest  for new musical settings of the English Mass which was recently approved by the US Roman Catholic bishops. For those of you who aren’t Catholic, even small changes in the … Continue reading →

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Greg Scheer: a win-win situation

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Greg Scheer

In a previous post, I complained (okay, whined) about being a runner-up and/or outright loser. But it seems my luck has changed. This week I received word that I won the Top Golf theme song contest with my irritatingly catchy … Continue reading →

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Get out the vote!

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Greg Scheer

Hey everyone, Usually this blog is strictly reserved for tasty musical morsels in MP3 or PDF-size bites. But I’m breaking my own rule tonight to tell you about an opportunity for you to help push a recent post from also-ran … Continue reading →

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TopGolf Theme Song Contest

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Greg Scheer

Faithful followers of this music blog know that I love nothing more than a good song contest. I’m not sure if it’s the thrill of the chase, the fun of donning a completely different musical guise for each contest, or … Continue reading →

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Your Perfect World

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Greg Scheer

Now for something–as Monty Python would say–completely different. Usually I post my own compositions on this blog, but this time I’ll be posting an arrangement of sorts. A remix, to be exact. You’ve probably heard pop songs that have been … Continue reading →

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The Also Ran Songbook

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Greg Scheer

As you know, I like nothing more than entering composition contests. More specifically, I love winning composition contests. My most recent lunge for the elusive musical ring was the WCRC hymn contest. A number of international Reformed organizations are coming … Continue reading →

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Google Me! The Movie

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Greg Scheer

Simon, Theo and I created a Lego movie on Saturday to go with my new Google Me! song. Amy chose not to take part in this Scheer family work of art, saying only “If I tell you what I think … Continue reading →

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Google Me!

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Greg Scheer

 You may have heard that Google is planning to roll out super high speed (and free) internet in select cities across the nation. Which means, of course, that cities across the nation are vying for Google’s attention. I, being true … Continue reading →

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Astoria: An Adventure in Songs about Places I’ve Never Visited

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Greg Scheer

As any loyal follower of this blog knows, I have an interest in song contests that borders on the obsessive. I’m drawn to them like a moth to the flame, and my latest flame is Astoria, Oregon. Astoria is celebrating … Continue reading →

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Robot Dance Music

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Greg Scheer

For me, the Calvin Worship Symposium starts with a rehearsal Wednesday night and a worship service Thursday morning. The problem is that I’ve got everything ready to go and now have a full day stretching before me with none of … Continue reading →

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